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Hearsay Evidence.

An eminent Lord Chief Justice who
was trying a right-of-way case had be-
fore him witness-an old farmer
who was proceeding to tell the jury
that he had "knowed the path for six
ty yeer, and my feyther tould I as he
has heerd my granfeyther zay-"
"stopn said the Judge, 1--WE can't have
hearsay evidence here" "NotW w ex-
claimed Farmer Giles. "Then how
dost know who thy feyther was 'cept
hear-say ?n After the laughter had
subsidized the Judge said: I'm courts of
law we can only be guided with what
YOU have seen with your eyes, and
nothing more or less" "Oh, that be
blowed for tale!" replied the far
mer. II ha' got bile on the back of
nv neck, and I never see un, but be
prepared to swear that he's there ~
This second triumph on the part of tn e
witness let in torrent of hearsay evil
dence about the footpath which obtain
ed weight with the jury, albeit the
Judge told them it was not testimony y
of any value, and the farmers party
won.-Er.
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In the Public Schools.

In our day the emphasis is put upon
training the mind. Many of our
statesmen appear to regard this as the
proper method for making good citi-
Zens. The children are neglected in
the homes, in the Sunday-schools they
are getting only a smattering of Bible
truth, in the public schools only their
minds are trained, and we are in fair
way to see the day when we will have
a generation of educated secularists,
land anarchists, and communists.
What do late developments in Chica-
60 mean, where private rights and
public morals are trampled under foot,
but that there is coming among US a
class of men with minds educated out
of all proportion to conscience? The
speeches delivered the convicted
communists, strong and eloquent,
show them to be educated and we'll
read men. The mind is fertile in the
ories, and fancies and Utopian schemes,
and unless there is trained con-
science to pass upon these, to test
them, to record their harmony with,
or departure from the laws of God
written in His holy word, we are like
ly at any time to be made the victims
of some fair, highly wrought social
theory. The mind should not be edu-
Gated beyond the conscience. This is
to develop more steam than the engi-
neer can apply with safety to the pas
sengers. This is to develop more pro-
ducing capacity than power to regu-
late. This is to train our people to do,
without reference to the how or the
method. We had already developed
the mind at the expense of the con-
science, the producing power at the
expense of the regulating until we
produce moro money than is managed
in accordance with the Ten Command
ments.
We have learned to make dynamite
without using it for purposes of tun-
neling mountains or opening the
channels of rivers. To know is well,
but to be trained in Righteousness is
better.
We have schools for grammar, and
schools for law, and schools for medi-
cine. Would it not be we'll to have a
few schools for the training of the con-
science. Perhaps it would be better to
train the conscience in the same
schools where the mental powers are
trained.
But there is more than mind and
conscience. Man has heart as well.
This is not to be ignored in training
that looks to the disciplining and edu..
eating all the faculties and powers of
man. The heart stands for that vast
realm situated between the intellectu-
al faculties and the will.
A trained intellect and q corrupt
heart, coming together, form dan
gerous combination.
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"COme out, Joachim"

One day, when Martin Luther was
completely penniless, he was asked for
money to aid an important Christian
enterprise. He reflected little, and
recollected that he had beautiful
medal of Joachim, Elector of Braden-
burg, which he very much priced. He
went Immediately to drawer, opened
it, and said: "What art thou doing
there, Joachim? Dost thou not see
how idle thou art? Come out and
make thyself useful" Then he took
out the medal and contributed it to
the object solicited for. Have. not
some of our readers idle Joachims
which they could send out to do good
in missions at home and abroad?
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What Makes Paupers?

One day a gentleman in London was
taking his favorite walk near Regents
Park. AS he went on his way he saw
an old man sitting down under the
shadow of tree. He knew from his
dress that he was an inmate of the
neighboring almshouse. -,
"What a pity it is my FRIEND" said
the gentleman, "that man of your
age should have to spend the rest OF
your days in the poor-house. How
old are you ?"
"Close on to eighty, sir"
"What was your trade?"
"Carpenter, sir"
"That's good trade to get living
by. Now, let me ask you plainly,
were you i'm the habit of taking intox-
icating liquors ?"
"No, sir; that is. I only took my
beer three times day, as the rest of
the men did. But I never was a
drupkard."
II should like to know how much a
day your beer cost you"
"About sixpence day."
"Now, how long did you continue to
use it in that way?
about sixty years."
The gentleman took out his pencil,
while the old man went on talking
about his temperate habits, and the
misfortunes that had overtaken him.
"Now, my friend" said the gentle
man, temperate as your habits have
been, let me tell you that your six
pence a day for sixty years at COM
pound interest has cost you the sum of
$16,130. If, instead of spending that
money for drink, you had laid it aside
for your old age, you might now, in
place of living in poor house, and
being dressed as pauper, have an in
come Of ESQ, or $3.50, a year. That
would give you e3 week for you sup
port"
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Let it Rest.

Let it rest All! how many hearts
on the brink of anxiety and Dispute
tude by this simple sentence have
been made calm and happy! Some
proceeding has wounded US by its
want of tact; let it rest. No one will
think Of it again.
A harsh or unjust sentence irritates
us; let it rest; whoever may have
given vent to it will be pleasant to see
it is forgotten.
A painful scandal is about to es-
TRANCE us from an old friend; let it
rest, and thus preserve our charity
and peace of mind.
A suspicious look is on the point of
cooling our affection let it rest, and
our look of trust will restore conf
dence. -JeaUish Messenger.
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COM MON S.
Somewhere.

Somewhere the wind is blowing,
l thoughtas toiled along
In the burning heat Of the noontide,
And the fancy made me strong.
Yes, somewhere the wind Is blowing,
Though here where gasp and sigh
Not a breath Of air is stirring,
Not cloud In the burning sky.
Somewhere the thing we long for
Exists on earth's wide bound,
Somewhere the sun Is shining
When winter nips the ground.
Somewhere the flowers are sprlnging,
Somewhere the corn Is brown,
And ready unto the harvest
To feed the hungry town.
Somewhere the twilight gathers,
And weary men lay by
The burden of the daytime,
And wrapped in slumber lie.
Somewhere the day Is breaking,
And gloom and darkness fee,
Though storms our bark are tossing,
There's somewhere a placid sea.
And thus, thought, It's always
In this mysterious life:
There's always gladness somewhere,
Ir. spite Of Its pain and strife.
And somewhere the sin and sorrow
OF earth are known no more,
Somewhere our weary spirits
Shall find peaceful shore.
Somewhere the things that try us
Shall all have passed away,
And doubt and fear no longer
Impede the perfect day.
Oh, brother, though the darkness
Around thy soul be cast,
The earth is rolling sunward,
And light shall come at last.
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HOUSE AND FARM.
Good Breeding.

Here are few hints for my boys.
These rules of good breeding may be
familiar to most of you; but there
may be q few who will be benefited
by them. Remember always, boys,
that politeness is one of the marks of q
true gentleman, and cultivate the
small amenities of life at home and
among your everyday associates. Do
not save them for company man.
ners;" for company manners" are
sure to give you the slip just when you
want them; but make good manners q
part of yourself by using them every
day.
In the Street.cHat lifted when say
ing "good-bye" or "How do you do?"
Also, when offering a lady seat or ac-
knowledging favor.
Keep step with any one you walk
with. Always precede lady upstairs,
hut ask if you shall precede her in 60
ing through.a crowd or public place.
At the Street Door.-Hat off the mo-
ment you step into private hall or
office.
Let a lady pass first always, unless
she asks you to precede her.
In the Parlor.-Stand till every lady
in the room, also older people, are seat
ed.
Rise if a lady enters room after
you are seated, and stand till she takes
g. seat.
Look people straight in the face,
when they are speaking to you.
Let ladies pass through the door
first, standing aside for them.
Tn the Dining-room.-Take your seat
after ladies and elders.
Never play with your knife, ring, or
spoon. :.
Do not take your napkin up in a
bunch in your hand.
Eat as fast or slow as others, and fin
tsh the course when they do.
Do not ask to be excused before the
others, unless the reason is imperative.
Rise when ladies leave the room,
and stand till they are out.
If all 90 together, the gentlemen
stand by the door till the ladies pass.
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In q Dead Mans Pocket.

|. Stephen Allen Brice was man who
was liked and looked up to by all who
knew him. He was honest, kind and
true, a warm friend and good neigh
Dor. The boys and girls all liked him
because he never forgot that he had
been young once himself. He was
never stiff and cross and bossy with
them, but was their good friend. He
became rich, was made mayor Of New
York city, and lived to be very old.
He lost his life in q steamboat disaster.
Those who found his dead body found
a scrap of printed paper in his pocket
book. 1t was so worn with oft read
ing that they could scarcely make ont
the words but this is what was upon
the paper:
Keep good company or none. Never
be idle.
If your hands cannot be mefuliy
employed attend to the cultivation Of
your mind. '-.l
Always speak the truth. Make few
promises. ,.'.= @
Live up to your engagements.
Keepyour own secrets, if you have
any. ,. ~ &eaSz
When you speak to person, look
him in the face: 50.
Good company and good converse
ton are the very sinews Of virtue.
Good character is above all things
else.
Your character cannot be essentially
injured except by your own acts.
Ifany onespeaks evil of you, let your
life be SO that none will believe him.
Drink no kind Of intoxicating liq-
uors. = r =.
Ever live misfortune excepted)
within your income.
When you retire to bed, think over
what you have done during the day.
Make no haste to be rich, If You
would prosper. 3
Small and steady gains give compe-
tency with tranquility of mind.
Never play at any game of chance.
Avoid temptation through fear you
may not Withstand it.
Earn money before you spend It.
Never run into debt, unless you see
plainly your way to get out again.
Never borrow, If you can possibly
avoid doingso.
Do not marry unit! you are able to
support wife. I
Never speak evil of any one. Be
just before you are generous. Is
Keep yourself innocent If you would
be happy.
Save when you are young to spend
when you are old. - !?
Read over the above maxims, at
least, once a week.-E1. -~-..
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Over SensitiveneSS.

This is rare trouble. But it is nev-
ertheless q source of much unhappl-
ness, Nature has something to do
with it, but it is more the fault of ear
ly training and association. Children
are so taken care of, that they do not
cultivate self-reliance even in thought,
since the difficulties they meet are
readily resolved by reference to those
about them. There should be an ear
nest effort made to teach the children
at any early age to think for them
selves and aid should be given only
after they have exhausted their men
tai resources or by wrong judgment
are going astray. But when such de-
pendent and clinging natures are
thrust alone into society they are very
apt from sheer weakness to be very
over sensitive and to take ofense
when none is intended. This condi-
ton has its spiritual counterpart.
determination is undoubtedly en-
joined as a duty, but many so pursue
it as to become supersensitive as to
their delinquencies and as to the favor
of God. The cause is largely from the
fact that they wish to attain perfection
of character and control at once. We
do not object to the ideal, but we do
object to undue haste in consumma-
ton, since character is of slow growth,
and cannot be put on as a garment.
Nor do we object to the discovery OF
our leanness and weakness but we do
object to good people finding condem-
nation for every slight-fault and be-
coming morbidly sensitive about their
thoughts and ways. God has called
us to liberty, and there is q fearful
bondage in the condition of soul we
describe. If instead of introspection
there were more looking to Jesus we
are sure this trouble would be over
come, since there would be so much
joy in the presence of the Master, as
to supplant all else, and leave no time
for the discovery of our lacking; and
all the while this would be supplied
by our being changed into His image
end so insensibly the need would be
met. We think there are many good
people who have never known the joy
of the Lord as their strength; who,
while often in pleasant frame. are yet
so fearful of themselves as to be con.
stantly vibrating between fear and
hope. To such we say, that there is
in store for you vast deliverance and
an unmarried happiness of duration, il
you will only steadfastly look to Jesus,
and be strong in Him. He knoweth
our frame, he remembereth we are
dust,' and therefore has compassion
and will give needed aid. Do moi
hunt for condemnation. 1t comes
alas often enough and is always mer
tied, but walk in the sunlight, with
uplifted countenance rejoicing in
hope, by the commandment of God.
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Africa.
Bishop Taylor, writing from Madei'

Bishop Taylor, writing from Madei-
ra, says:
II see. by looking over papers sent
me from America, that those who
have been contributing toward the
purchase of the steamer and voting on
its name, are voting to call it Bishop
William Taylor I move an amend
ment to that motion, viz: to strike
out Bishop William and insert An
7aie'-Annie Taylor. AS I will be per-
sonally on the Congo river, my name
and that of the steamer being identi-
cal will lead to misunderstanding as to
my whereabouts.
IT prefer that the honor be confer
red on my wife. She is the wife OF
my youth, and while she devoted her
whole connubial affection and life to
me, it was with distinct understand
ing that the claims of God on me, as
ali ambassador for Christ, were su-
preme, and that, therefore, she would
never hinder, but always help me to
fulfil them and in our happy union
of over forty years I have never failed
to fill all appointment for preaching OF
other ministerial duty on her account
"My foreign work has cost us sep:
aration, more distressing to mind and
heart of both of us than the pains Of 9
hundred deaths, with occasional meet
ings and partings which tended to in.
crease the agony; yet to this day
never heard her object to my going OF
staying, nor utter a murmur on &C
count of my absence. A doctor of di'
vinity said to her one day, Mrs. Tay
lor, I can't help but think hard of Mr.
Taylor for going away, and leaving
you alone so long, She replied
We'll, doctor, he never went away
without my consent, nor stayed long
er than I allowed him to stay; and il
I don't complain, I don't think any,
body else has any right to complain.
The doctor subsidized.
"Annie Taylor, under God, has
brought up our four sons in my alb
sence, amid the demoralizing infiu'
ences of Californian life, so that ir
their manly character and life they
are an honor to their parents-total alb
stainers from all intoxicating drinks
members of the church, one success
full minister of the Gospel, and all wit
nesses for Jesus"
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LincOln's Proverbs.

An autograph letter that I would
like to own was shown me few days
ago. "a. Lincoln" was boldly signed
at the end of it, and this wisdom was
there, paragraphed in this wise:
Do not worry.
Eat three square meals day.
Say your prayers.
Think of your wife.
Be courteous to your creditors.
Keep your digestion good.
Steer clear of biliousness.
Exercise.
Go slow and 60 easy.
May be there are other things that
your special case requires to make you
happy; but, my friend, these, l reck-
on, will give you good lift.
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There is no method so sure to bright
en- the homes of the poor as teaching
the boys trade. Id1eness is the curse
of every home and of every communi-
ty. It leads to mischief and to crime.
No trade is overstocked with good ar
tisans, and for such there Is always
rooms. Industrial education should
be encouraged everywhere, and it will
bring with it comfort and contentment.
DIR. William Perry, graduate of
of the passengers on Fulton's first
steamboat on its first trip down the
Hudson, seventy-niinet etyysiaba yeairsb ago. died
"What I do thou knowest not now;
but thou shalt know hereaftern-is the
unwearied language of God in. his
providence. He will have credit every
step. He will not assign reasons, b
cause he will exercise faith.
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"The words of God do good to thos'

"The words of God do good to those
who walk uprightly. If they do no
good to you, may it not be that you
are walking crookedly? Have you
given up ali secret sin? How can you
hope to get peace with God If you live
according to your own lusts? Give up
The hopeless hope. You must come
right out from the love of sin If you
would be delivered from the guilt OF
sin. You cannot have your sin and
90 to heaven; you must either give up
sin or give up hope. Repent is a
constant exhortation of the Word of
God. Quit the sin which you confess.
Flee the evil which crucified your
Lord. Try it and see if it be not So"
APPLE CAKE.-Stew dried apples in
water until tender; then cut them the
size of raisins; measure two teacup-
fuls; put with them one teaeup mo-
Iasses and stew until heated through.
Set off to cool. Add four beaten eggs,
two cups light brown sugar, one cup
butter, one cup buttermilk, one cup
raisins, one teaspoon soda, four cups
flour. one teaspoon cinnamon, one-halt
teaspoon cloves, and one-half teaspoon
nutmeg. Flour the raisins and use cit
ron if desired. Bake slowly, and use
the old-fashioned dried apples If pos
sible.
The greatest man is he who chooses
the right with invincible resolution,
who resists the sorest temptations from
within and without, who bears the
heaviest burdens cheerfulla, who IS
calmest in storms, most fearless under
menace and frowns, whose reliance on
truth, on virtue, on God, Is almost un-
faltering.
The crack of the whip will startIe
our hearers, but it will not drive then ILL
to their duty. We are called 10 Ge
winners, not whippers OF Souls. oar in
every congregation there are some ear, .o
nest minds who say, DRAW US anu ,S wS
will run after thee, LEV MeS love 'e"o
the way, and love will follow.
Think truly, and thy thoughts
Shall the worlds famine ieea
Sneak truly, and each Woro OF tnlhe
Shall be frultIui ,1se seea si,o,,ho
Live truly, and thy lie snail DC
great and noble creed.
I1nction is the tongue of fire, and 1t
ia inst the very gift which no uniVersl-
ties. no degrees, no amount of learn
inc or critical attainment, no cultlva-
ton of the science of belles-lettres, or
rhetoric, or elocution can bestow.
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When religion comes to a neighbor-
hood the first to receive it are the wo-
men. Some say it is because they are
weak-minded. We say it is because
they have quicker perception of what
is right, more ardent affection, and ca
pacity for sublimer emotion.
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Gods truth is always to those who
hear it, IA SAVIOR of life unto life, or OF
death unto DEATH" No man leaves a
church after O religious service just
the same person as when he entered it.
A child never goes out of the Sunday
school class, after the lesson, without
being either better or worse for the
privilege. Every presentation of Gods
truth either draws the hearer q little
more toward Christ and his service, or
repels him from the Master; and the
effect of the truth depends very large
ly under God upon the manner and
spirit in which it has been spoken. If
uttered in faith and love, it is not of
ten in vain; but when Indifference
and carelessness characterize the eff
fort, when even Gods truth is spoken
as though the speaker did not half be-
lieve it, nor care much what effect it
should produce, then not only can no
good be expected, but real harm must
be feared, from such perversion of
duty.
Will the day ever come when the
ancient feather-beds of our grand
mothers will be utterly banished from
our homes, when it will be counted no
prize for the little granddaughter to
have handed down to her "grandma's
best feather-bed," and all its belong
inps? know a house that holds q
bakers dozen of these valuable relics
of the dark ages, and I am confident
that some of these geese from whose
breasts these feathers were plucked
ouacked at the close of last century.
It is most remarkable house for fu-
nerals. A thousand times healthier
and sweeter is good straw bed, which
YOU can change often and wash clean
every spring. A comfortable mattress
over it is luxurious enough for a king.
The only safe obedience is prompt,
implicit, and exact conformity to Gods
command. No part of his word can
be unheeded without risk; we may
run from one peril only to fall prey
to another. A divided heart is like
the "double" eye, and singleness of
aim is as important as singleness of
vision. A double-minded man is un-
stable in all his ways.
In moderating, not in satisfying, de-
sires, lies peace.
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(Christtdn Mde1.)

In the opinion of many, "nothing
is q sermon that has no text.n A mis-
take, but a more innocent one than
the opposite opinion, is that every
thing which has text is sermon.
A minister, in one of the periodicals,
alleges that "Jesus and the apostles
got along without texts" and that
"texts are really modern inventian."
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(Cnristian Commonwealth

The HAND OF GoD.-When af1ict-
ed, we often speak of having Gods
hand laid upon us; hardly realizing
how, if this be 80, it must be held. If
this sickness, this anxiety, this disap-
pointment, be the touch Of his finger,
is it not in love? But why not say the
same when prosperity shines upon our
path, when things are well with us
Surely, then also, it is his hand that
opens to scatter these mercies about
US, that holds back the trouble and
care, and sets the bells of happiness
ringing in our hearts. "Bless the
Lord, o my soul, and forget not all
his benefits"
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Don't humble your words. Com
plete silence is not so disappointing as
indistinct articulation. Noble words
merit better fate than being nipped
to death between the teeth.
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The stoutest difficulties, when over
come by grace divine, may be. trans
formed into stepping=stones, leading
upward to the attainment of the per-
feet life.